Jul 1, 2016 by Andrew TonnerYou Probably Underestimate Pinterest's PotentialAs Pinterest continues to focus on increasing monetization, tech investors would do well to realize it might be the next most powerful digital advertising business.
Jun 30, 2016 by Andrew TonnerComcast's Impressive Olympics Streaming Strategy Should Strengthen Its Hand Against Netflix and AmazonWith its X1 service, the nation's largest cable provider hopes it has finally found the silver bullet to counter Netflix, Amazon Prime Streaming, and other potential cable killers.
Jun 30, 2016 by Andrew TonnerInstagram Trumps Snapchat in Daily Active Users, but Does It Matter?The size of its user base isn't the only driver of value in the war involving Snapchat, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
Jun 28, 2016 by Andrew TonnerWhy Is Spotify More Valuable Than Pandora?There is a multibillion-dollar valuation gap between Spotify and Pandora. Here's why that's completely reasonable.
Jun 26, 2016 by Andrew TonnerThe 5G Wireless Revolution Just Started With This MoveIn a recent speech, the FCC chairman probably kickstarted the 5G movement, but it will be some time before AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, or Sprint brings the service to consumers.
Jun 25, 2016 by Andrew TonnerAn Apple iPhone Super Cycle In 2017?Though rumors increasingly suggest the upcoming iPhone 7 will resemble the iPhone 6s, much better days may be one device cycle away.
Jun 22, 2016 by Andrew TonnerApple Inc. Catches a Much-Needed Break in IndiaIndia's decision to drop a key provision opens the door for Apple to enter the Indian smartphone growth market, but it won't fix all the company's problems.
Jun 22, 2016 by Andrew TonnerImproving Its Ad Business Won’t Be Enough for SpotifyAs it attempts to outrun the growth of competitors such as Apple, Pandora, and Amazon, Spotify needs to look beyond fixing its advertising issues.
Jun 18, 2016 by Andrew TonnerThis Incredible Chart Is Just One Piece of Snapchat's Growth PotentialAs Snapchat focuses on revenue growth ahead of an eventual IPO, new research helps better explain Snapchat’s threat to Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
Jun 17, 2016 by Andrew TonnerWill Spotify Have an IPO in 2016?With Apple, Amazon, Pandora, and more hot on its trail, one recent hire signals Spotify may have accelerated its IPO plans.
Jun 17, 2016 by Andrew TonnerAmazon to Launch Prime Streaming Music ServiceLaunching its own music app should give Amazon a leading music and streaming service to compete with the likes of Apple, Spotify, Pandora, and Alphabet.
Jun 17, 2016 by Andrew TonnerAs It Turns Cash Flow Positive, A Dropbox IPO Isn’t ImminentWith its destiny largely in its own hands, Dropbox would do well to focus on competing with Apple, Box, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon in the booming cloud storage market, instead of focusing on an IPO.
Jun 15, 2016 by Andrew TonnerIs Microsoft Inc. Overpaying for LinkedIn?The struggling B2B social network could make a lot of money for Microsoft and could bolster Microsoft products.
Jun 12, 2016 by Andrew TonnerIs Pinterest Really Worth More Than Twitter?As Pinterest seeks to establish itself as a genuine social media challenger to Facebook and Twitter, can its $11 billion valuation hold water?
Jun 11, 2016 by Andrew TonnerShould Dropbox Really Be Worth More Than Box Inc.?With a valuation several times higher than rival Box and mounting competition from Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet, Dropbox’s $10 billion valuation doesn’t appear to hold water.
Jun 10, 2016 by Andrew TonnerMicrosoft's Cortana Comes to the XboxAs the battle for the living room intensifies, Microsoft is positioning its artificial intelligence virtual assistant to challenge those of Amazon, Alphabet, and Apple.
Jun 10, 2016 by Andrew TonnerHow Does Spotify Make Money?With an IPO for the streaming music service inevitable in the next couple of years -- and with competition increasing -- investors are rightly wondering how it generates its revenues, and if it can earn a profit.
Jun 8, 2016 by Andrew TonnerA Snapchat IPO in 2017?Thanks to its $20 billion valuation, a Snapchat IPO is all but assured. However, Snapchat will need to focus on monetization and profitability before it can achieve a successful public offering.
Jun 7, 2016 by Andrew TonnerHow Does Dropbox Make Money?With its private-market stock price reportedly sinking, the pressure is on for Dropbox to stave off the likes of Apple, Alphabet, Microsoft, and others.
Jun 5, 2016 by Andrew TonnerHow Does Jet Make Money?With ambitious goals to take on Amazon, expect e-commerce unicorn Jet to prioritize user and revenue growth over profits for the considerable future.